Please check out the flyers below for all the information! We look forward to seeing you and your kiddies!
Don't forget to dress up!
Tuesday 8 October 2013
"Monsta Smash" Kids event Nov.2nd!
Hi Everyone! We hope you're doing well and enjoying the fall colours! We are excited to be presenting a fun filled day of dance, costumes, prizes and more on Nov.2nd, 2013!
Please check out the flyers below for all the information! We look forward to seeing you and your kiddies!
Don't forget to dress up!
Please check out the flyers below for all the information! We look forward to seeing you and your kiddies!
Don't forget to dress up!
Wednesday 28 August 2013
Back 2 School Fall Newsletter
MOVE.GROOVE.DANCE.PLAY.HAVE FUN!
“Let us help you get the dance mark you need”!
Welcome back Teachers! We hope you had a lovely summer!
Our Luv2Groove team is very excited to start grooving again with all your students.
In between running 6 weeks of summer camps, we created NEW and exciting routines, activities, skill/strength building exercises to inspire and motivate students and teachers for the upcoming school year!
We strive to stay current, fresh and at the forefront of what our youth are listening too and interested in, so that our programs continue to empower them one dance step at a time!
NEW-Curriculum Based Dance Workshops/Units Available! Book in advance to guarantee the date(s) you want!
30 minute workshops- Kinderdance
1 hour workshops- Hip hop,breakdancing, Capoeria, Line dancing, Creative dance, Zumba, Jazz dance, Musical Theatre & more...
3-5 day Dance units- Students get to experience different styles of dance over several days with a final performance at the end of
the week.
NEW- Beatboxing workshops with world re-knowned beatboxer, guitar player and songwriter Julia Dales.
In this workshop, participants will learn the basic elements of beatboxing. After a beatbox demo by Julia Dales, students will learn how to mimic the sounds of a drum kit and various other instruments using only their mouths. The interactive workshop will also incorporate various activities to help participants work on establishing rhythm and to put their beatboxing into practice. No musical background is required to participate in this workshop. Suitable for grades 1-8
Click here to see Julia Dales Beatboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuKcpxo77I8
· Winner’s of the 2012 “Youth” award from the Canadian Dance Assembly
· 2012 and 2013 grant recipients for “Artists in Education” from the Ontario Arts Council
· 2011 and 2013 Marjorie Loughrey “Artists in Schools” recipients from the Ottawa Catholic School Board
(Book in advance to guarantee the date(s)/week you want)
“Let us help you get the dance mark you need”!
Welcome back Teachers! We hope you had a lovely summer!
Our Luv2Groove team is very excited to start grooving again with all your students.
In between running 6 weeks of summer camps, we created NEW and exciting routines, activities, skill/strength building exercises to inspire and motivate students and teachers for the upcoming school year!
We strive to stay current, fresh and at the forefront of what our youth are listening too and interested in, so that our programs continue to empower them one dance step at a time!
30 minute workshops- Kinderdance
1 hour workshops- Hip hop,breakdancing, Capoeria, Line dancing, Creative dance, Zumba, Jazz dance, Musical Theatre & more...
3-5 day Dance units- Students get to experience different styles of dance over several days with a final performance at the end of
the week.
In this workshop, participants will learn the basic elements of beatboxing. After a beatbox demo by Julia Dales, students will learn how to mimic the sounds of a drum kit and various other instruments using only their mouths. The interactive workshop will also incorporate various activities to help participants work on establishing rhythm and to put their beatboxing into practice. No musical background is required to participate in this workshop. Suitable for grades 1-8
Click here to see Julia Dales Beatboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuKcpxo77I8
Why choose Luv2Groove?
Curriculum based dance workshops/units are designed by Julia Gutsik, Ontario Certified Teacher, professional dancer and Master’s in Education.
· Each L2G dance instructor is trained to deliver professional workshops that engage students to go beyond their own expectations in a safe and fun environment.· Winner’s of the 2012 “Youth” award from the Canadian Dance Assembly
· 2012 and 2013 grant recipients for “Artists in Education” from the Ontario Arts Council
· 2011 and 2013 Marjorie Loughrey “Artists in Schools” recipients from the Ottawa Catholic School Board
Want to see more? Here's an example of what we can do in one week at your school! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kkq8n-afv0
For rates & availabilities please contact us at: info@luv2groove.com
For rates & availabilities please contact us at: info@luv2groove.com
Weekly Hip Hop/Breakdance
Classes 4 Kids!
Tuesday nights from 6-7pm
@ Greely Public School, 7066 Parkway rd. Greely, ON
Sept.24th-Dec.12th (12 week session) $162.72 includes HST
Weekly GROOVE classes 4 Adults!
Thursday nights from 7-8:30pm
@ Senior Churchill Centre, 345 Richmond rd. Westboro, ON
Sept.19th-Nov.21st (10 week session) $120.00 includes HS
Classes 4 Kids!
Tuesday nights from 6-7pm
@ Greely Public School, 7066 Parkway rd. Greely, ON
Sept.24th-Dec.12th (12 week session) $162.72 includes HST
Weekly GROOVE classes 4 Adults!
Thursday nights from 7-8:30pm
@ Senior Churchill Centre, 345 Richmond rd. Westboro, ON
Sept.19th-Nov.21st (10 week session) $120.00 includes HS
Birthday Parties!
We offer birthday parties for ages 5 and up! For 1 hour, we get your guests grooving and moving. We can customize music playlists and dance routines of your choice.
COST: *$150 plus HST, (includes a “I luv 2 Groove” t-shirt for the birthday boy or girl)!
We offer birthday parties for ages 5 and up! For 1 hour, we get your guests grooving and moving. We can customize music playlists and dance routines of your choice.
COST: *$150 plus HST, (includes a “I luv 2 Groove” t-shirt for the birthday boy or girl)!
(Book in advance to guarantee the date(s)/week you want)
Luv2Groove Community Class for Adults!
Luv2Groove-Community Class
Hi Everyone! We hope you had a wonderful summer! Thank you to all of you who came out to our summer session and to all the amazing instructors. It was a pleasure to see you all moving and grooving through the space, we're looking forward to another 10 weeks with you!
NEW session- Starting Sept.19th- Nov.21st, 2013 (10 weeks)
The next session is going to be strictly classes that MOVE you!
Each class is going to integrate various styles of movement from hip hop, samba, salsa, capoeira, contemporary, groove, line-dancing and more!
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Sept.19th/26th- GROOVE 360 with Julia Gutsik
This class is going to get you moving to songs old and new. Moving and grooving around the room and learning a fun routine that will make you smile and SWEAT! Be prepared to bust a move! For more info on Julia, check out: http://www.luv2groove.comOct.3rd/10th- MOVE YOUR MIND & BODY with Raul Guevara
Need a holiday? This class will make you feel like you are somewhere HOT, with a variety of infectious latin rhythms that will make you want to move. This class with be complimented with a yoga-tune up session near the end of class, to give you and your body overall relaxation.
For more info on Raul, check out: http://www.sacredbalancemassage.com & http://www.luv2groove.com
Oct.17th/Oct.24th- BRAZILIAN FUNK- with Livia Pellerin
This Brazilian funk class is a mix of samba, maculêlê and capoeira blended together to up beat and contagious Brazilian rhythms. We'll be moving a lot, especially the parts Brazilians are internationally known for, their rears! Bring a smile and let's shake what your mama gave you! For more info on Livia check out: http://www.clgrolf.com & http://www.luv2groove.comOct.31st- Learn the Original "THRILLER" routine with Alana Hock
Come and learn the original Micheal Jackson routine with Alana. It's time to get your zombie on! Costumes are highly enroucaged! For more info on Alana check out: http://dancewithalana.com
Nov.7th- "PARTY DANCES" with Tara Wilson from Calgary, AB
The class will focus in grooves and party dances to get us moving and feeling the music! We will then move into a fun routine that you can bust out at the club or privacy of your own home! For more info on Tara, check out :http://www.pulsestudios.caNov.14th/21st- THE HUSTLE with Yvon Soglo
Hustle, commonly called Latin Hustle, is a partner dance issued from the clubs of New York City in the 1970’s. From its inception, Latin Hustle evolved as a street dance, fusing elements of various latin dances (mambo, chacha, salsa) and drawing a strong influence from disco music and dances, creating a unique social dance. Through the 1980’s the dance continued changing, borrowing movements from other ballroom dances as it gained popularity in competitions and performance settings. To this day, the dance is continuously evolving and is one of the only social dances born and cultivated in the U.S. NO PARTNER REQUIRED-JUST BRING YOUR BEAUTIFUL SELF!
For more info on Yvon, check out:http://www.bboyizm.ca
When: Thursdays Sept.19th-Nov.21st
Time: 7-8:30pm
Where: Churchill Senior Centre, 345 Richmond Rd., Westboro ON
Cost: $120.00 (10 week session) tax included
Drop-In fee: $15 per class, tax included
Thanks again everyone, we look forward to grooving with you!
Until next time, groove on!
Julia Gutsik, O.C.T., BA.(Dance), B.Ed., M.Ed
Founder/Artistic Director of Luv2GrooveUntil next time, groove on!
Julia Gutsik, O.C.T., BA.(Dance), B.Ed., M.Ed
www.luv2groove.com
Sunday 2 June 2013
Grooving into summer...
Hey everyone! Hope you're doing fine and dandy! It feels like forever since the last time I wrote...
The past few months have been extremely busy for Luv2Groove. We have ventured out into other parts of Ontario including workshops in Toronto and Missisauga. We've had the pleasure of having Marcelino DaCosta (a.k.a Frost Flow) teach L2G workshops for us in those areas. We look forward to continuing to branch out to other parts of Canada bringing our method of dance/fitness/fun to schools all over!
On our way to doing so, Raul and I have been taking workshops and getting certified in Zumba and Zumbatomic for kids!
We're super excited to be adding this great program to our list of Luv2Groove workshops! In addition to teaching workshops in schools, we often teach for fundraising events, school dances, fairs, birthday parties and more.
On April 26th, after Mr. Yves spent two weeks teaching the entire staff and students at Stonecrest PS, we were asked to animate/deejay their family school dance again for our second year in a row! It was a hit and we had an absolute blast! Check out the pictures and video I put together of this memorable evening of F.U.N!
Furthermore, over the last few months we have been celebrating birthday parties all over Ottawa and surrounding areas! Bringing dance parties to kids everywhere! Check out these awesome pictures...
The past few months have been extremely busy for Luv2Groove. We have ventured out into other parts of Ontario including workshops in Toronto and Missisauga. We've had the pleasure of having Marcelino DaCosta (a.k.a Frost Flow) teach L2G workshops for us in those areas. We look forward to continuing to branch out to other parts of Canada bringing our method of dance/fitness/fun to schools all over!
On our way to doing so, Raul and I have been taking workshops and getting certified in Zumba and Zumbatomic for kids!
We're super excited to be adding this great program to our list of Luv2Groove workshops! In addition to teaching workshops in schools, we often teach for fundraising events, school dances, fairs, birthday parties and more.
On April 26th, after Mr. Yves spent two weeks teaching the entire staff and students at Stonecrest PS, we were asked to animate/deejay their family school dance again for our second year in a row! It was a hit and we had an absolute blast! Check out the pictures and video I put together of this memorable evening of F.U.N!
Here's a video of the my nephew Alistair's 6th birthday party with Luv2Groove!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtVN6wE7PBs
LUV2GROOVE GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY!
We believe in giving back to the community that continues to support the work we do. We are constantly reminded everyday of how blessed we are to work with youth, but also to do teach what we love everyday! Thank you to everyone who believes in our work, we could not have done it with you. It is our goal to bring Luv2Groove to schools and communities everywhere.
That being said, each year we donate FREE workshops to schools/communities in the area including FREE summer camp to kids who may not have the opportunity to go to camp otherwise. Some schools we've donated workshops too this year include: Kemptville PS, Greely PS, NorthGower PS, Queen Mary PS, Kanata Academy, Katimavik PS, Bridle Community ES, Manor Park PS, D. Roy Kennedy, Elign St. PS, W. Erskin PS and Connaught PS.
Last weekend we taught a FREE workshop at the Manotick PS spring fair!
June 1st I danced at the Morrisburg Skating Club fundraiser! I had a great time dancing with all the kids...they even let me try face painting out!
In addition, since April I have been rehearsing once, sometimes twice a week with 120 amateur dancers from Ottawa! We are preparing to perform a half hour show by Montreal choreographer Sylvain Émard "Le Grand Continental". We will perform this piece on June 15th and 16th in front of the Spider on Sussex in front of the National Art Gallery. Here are the times of the show:
June 15th- 2pm
June 16th- 2pm & 4pm
Don't miss it, this is definitely something Ottawa has never seen before!
Also, we will be starting a weekly community class on July 2nd, if you'd like to subscribe to our newsletter, please click on the link below:
And last but not least, starting July 2nd we kick off 6 weeks of summer camps in Greely, Gloucester, Barrhaven, Sittsville, Kempvtille and Rockcliffe! We cannot wait....don't forget to register your kids asap, spots are limited!
Until next time, thank you for taking the time to follow us and read this post! We appreciate it! Don't forget to feel the groove...
One Luv.
Monday 25 March 2013
Spring is Here!
Hey Everyone! It's been a while! Hope you all had an amazing March break whether you stayed home or you travelled some where else in the world!
I had the great pleasure of travelling to Cuba this past March break which was both relaxing and rejuvinating!
We are now on the last stretch of the school year and will be going to lots of new schools including boards in the Toronto and GTA area!
Since our last post, Luv2Groove has grooved the halls of:
Farley Mowat Public School
Church Hill Public School-http://churchill209.blogspot.ca/search/label/Luv2Groove
Ottawa University (B.Ed Program)
Pinecrest Public School
Montague Public School
Peak Academy
Henry Larson Public School
Elizabeth Park Public School
Gloucester High School
Cornwall Collegiate High School
Tagwi Secondary School
Heritage Public School
Lisgar Collegiate High School
Pakenham Public School
Sir Guy Carleton High School
South Branch Public School
Don't forget to register your child for summer camps!
I had the great pleasure of travelling to Cuba this past March break which was both relaxing and rejuvinating!
We are now on the last stretch of the school year and will be going to lots of new schools including boards in the Toronto and GTA area!
Since our last post, Luv2Groove has grooved the halls of:
Farley Mowat Public School
Church Hill Public School-http://churchill209.blogspot.ca/search/label/Luv2Groove
Ottawa University (B.Ed Program)
Pinecrest Public School
Montague Public School
Peak Academy
Henry Larson Public School
Elizabeth Park Public School
Gloucester High School
Cornwall Collegiate High School
Tagwi Secondary School
Heritage Public School
Lisgar Collegiate High School
Pakenham Public School
Sir Guy Carleton High School
South Branch Public School
We also super excited to be adding a new dance educator to our team- Angele Lafontaine! She will be starting with us this May, touring schools in the Upper Canada School Board with the "Step into Motion"-School tour show!
Don't forget to register your child for summer camps!
Receive 10% off Camp before May 1st!
Until next time,
One Luv.
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